The Best Western Stories of Les Savage, Jr. (The Western Writers Series) [Hardcover]

Les Savage (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 280 pages
• Publisher: Swallow Pr (November 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804009503
• ISBN-13: 978-0804009508
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,651,725 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Master Writer at the Top of His Form!, June 11, 2009

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Michael OConnor "Wordsmith" (Wausau, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Best Western Stories of Les Savage, Jr. (The Western Writers Series) (Hardcover)

Though little known today, Les Savage is/was one of the best Western writers ever. His short stories and novels show a sensitive, gifted, imaginative wordsmith at work. Savage had a gift for creating living, breathing human beings who found themselves coping with unique situations and often in equally unique settings. Make no mistake about it, Savage was a master and it's our loss he died so young!

To judge how fine an author Savage was, start this book by reading the "Lunatic Patrol" story, the gripping account of a Mountie bringing in an insane murderer. Battling snowstorms and lack of sleep, the Mountie has to grapple with a prisoner who reverts back and forth from a pitiless, calculating murderer to a childlike innocent. The last sentences of the story will demonstrate why I rate Savage so highly; they'll throw you for a loop at the same time they touch your heart.

If you haven't sampled Savage's work, find a copy of THE BEST WESTERN STORIES OF LES SAVAGE JR. It will show you a rare talent at work. Highly recommended.

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NB. These stories are also available in SIX-GUN BRIDE OF THE TETON BUNCH AND SEVEN OTHER ACTION-PACKED STORIES OF THE WILD WEST published by Barricade Books in 1995.